OpenStax, Prealgebra 2e §8.2 Solve Equations Using the Division and Multiplication Properties of Equality · Exercise 44 · Algebra · Linear equations

Solve Equations Using the Division and Multiplication Properties of Equality · Exercise 44

Emiliano thinks $x = 40$ is the solution to the equation $\frac{1}{2} x = 80.$ Explain why he is wrong.

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OpenStax, Prealgebra 2e · §8.2 Solve Equations Using the Division and Multiplication Properties of Equality · Exercise 44

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